Local
Care Transitions
A program offered in joint partnership between a community-based organization and local hospital to provide additional supports for an individual leaving the hospital and returning home.
Care Transitions
Case Management, Aging
Assessment of needs and coordination of services for seniors provided by a social worker, certified geriatric care manager or other professional.
Care Coordination Program
In-Home Assistance
Programs that provide assistance in performing routine household, yard and/or community activities for older adults and people with disabilities, or others who need or want these services. Some of these services may include meal preparation, light housekeeping, errand running, grocery shopping, or transportation to appointments. The objective of in-home assistance is to help the recipient sustain independent living in a clean, safe and healthy environment.
Homemaker Services
Ombudsman
A state agency that investigates complaints made by or on behalf of persons in nursing facilities, continuing care retirement communities and assisted living facilities and for persons receiving community-based services, such as home health and personal care.
Long Term Care Problem Assistance
Options Counseling
Options Counseling is an interactive decision-support process whereby individuals, with support from family members, caregivers, and /or significant others, are supported in their deliberations to make informed long-term support choices in the context of the individual’s preferences, strengths, needed services, values, and individual circumstances.
Options Counseling
Personal Care
Programs that provide assistance in your home with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, toileting and mobility support that is provided by paraprofessionals. Food preparation and housekeeping services may or may not be provided by personal care assistants.
Personal Care Services